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How to Write One Song

by Jeff Tweedy ...

A ROUGH TRADE and PITCHORK BOOK OF THE YEAR'A guide to rediscovering the joys of creating that we all felt as children.'NEW YORK TIMESOne of the century's most feted singer-songwriters, Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, digs deep into his own creative process to share his unique perspective about song-writing and offers a warm, accessible guide to writing your first song, championing the importance of making ... Read more

$26.44 NZD

A ROUGH TRADE and PITCHORK BOOK OF THE YEAR'A guide to rediscovering the joys of creating that we all felt as children.'NEW YORK TIMESOne of the century's most feted singer-songwriters, Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, digs deep into his own creative process to share his unique perspective about song-writing and offers a warm, accessible guide to writing your first song, championing the importance of making
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Music Theory For Dummies

by Michael Pilhofer, Holly Day ...

Tune in to how music really worksWhether you’re a student, a performer, or simply a fan, this book makes music theory easy, providing you with a friendly guide to the concepts, artistry, and technical mastery that underlie the production of great music. You’ll quickly become fluent in the fundamentals of knocking out beats, reading scores, and anticipating where a piece should go, giving you a ... Read more

$34.99 NZD

Tune in to how music really worksWhether you’re a student, a performer, or simply a fan, this book makes music theory easy, providing you with a friendly guide to the concepts, artistry, and technical mastery that underlie the production of great music. You’ll quickly become fluent in the fundamentals of knocking out beats, reading scores, and anticipating where a piece should go, giving you a
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Synthesizer Cookbook: How to Use Filters

Sound Design for Beginners, #2

by Screech House ...

Series Book 2 - Sound Design for Beginners
INSTANTLY UNDERSTAND HOW TO USE FILTERS AND FULLY MASTER YOUR SYNTHESIZER, EVEN IF YOU'RE A COMPLETE BEGINNERNEW: The ultimate 4-part series for sensational sound designLearning how to do synthesis (the fundamental part of sound design), can be quite overwhelming, especially when you're a beginner. That's why music producer, best-selling author and CEO Cep from Screech House transformed his best ... Read more

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INSTANTLY UNDERSTAND HOW TO USE FILTERS AND FULLY MASTER YOUR SYNTHESIZER, EVEN IF YOU'RE A COMPLETE BEGINNERNEW: The ultimate 4-part series for sensational sound designLearning how to do synthesis (the fundamental part of sound design), can be quite overwhelming, especially when you're a beginner. That's why music producer, best-selling author and CEO Cep from Screech House transformed his best
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No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists

Master the Essential Knowledge All Guitarists Need To Know

by James Shipway ...

Series Book 1 - Music Theory For Guitarists
With No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists, guitar players of all levels can access and understand most of the music theory they'll ever need, and boost their ability and confidence as guitarists, songwriters, soloists and more! With easy to understand language, crystal clear explanations, practical examples and absolutely no music reading ability or prior music knowledge required...you can now ... Read more

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With No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists, guitar players of all levels can access and understand most of the music theory they'll ever need, and boost their ability and confidence as guitarists, songwriters, soloists and more! With easy to understand language, crystal clear explanations, practical examples and absolutely no music reading ability or prior music knowledge required...you can now
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Piano Lessons: Cut Out The Fluff, Start Playing The Piano & Reading Music Theory Right Away. For Beginners Or Refreshing The Advanced Via This Book & Bonus Videos

by Tommy Swindali ...

The Complete Learning Experience of Professional Piano Lessons + Explainer Videos by A Trained Piano TeacherHave you always wanted to play the piano, but didn't know where to start?Maybe you never got the chance as a kid?Or maybe you haven't played the piano in years and are looking for a refresher?Well then look no further because this book is perfect for you...Traditionally, piano lessons... ... Read more

$4.99 NZD

The Complete Learning Experience of Professional Piano Lessons + Explainer Videos by A Trained Piano TeacherHave you always wanted to play the piano, but didn't know where to start?Maybe you never got the chance as a kid?Or maybe you haven't played the piano in years and are looking for a refresher?Well then look no further because this book is perfect for you...Traditionally, piano lessons...
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How to Write Lyrics

Better Words for Your Songs

by Rikky Rooksby ...

Lyrics sheds light on all aspects of writing lyrics for music and will make lyricists and songwriters feel more confident and creative when they tackle lyrics. It's perfect for all songwriters: those who don’t like their own lyrics and find lyrics difficult to write, experienced writers looking for a creative edge, and those offering lyrics to set to music in a partnership.The book discusses ... Read more

$56.68 NZD

Lyrics sheds light on all aspects of writing lyrics for music and will make lyricists and songwriters feel more confident and creative when they tackle lyrics. It's perfect for all songwriters: those who don’t like their own lyrics and find lyrics difficult to write, experienced writers looking for a creative edge, and those offering lyrics to set to music in a partnership.The book discusses
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Pop Music Theory Ebook

Harmony, Composition and Arranging

by Michael Johnson ...

The study of popular music composition is a new field in which the standard rules of traditional music theory do not apply. Learn how to write top 40 hits in every style from alternative rock to country pop. Discover the way chords are constructed and used in pop music, the Nashville numbers system and the role of scales in pop music harmony. Learn how to arrange a lead-sheet chart for a small ... Read more

$46.56 NZD

The study of popular music composition is a new field in which the standard rules of traditional music theory do not apply. Learn how to write top 40 hits in every style from alternative rock to country pop. Discover the way chords are constructed and used in pop music, the Nashville numbers system and the role of scales in pop music harmony. Learn how to arrange a lead-sheet chart for a small
... Read more
SuperCollider for the Creative Musician

A Practical Guide

by Eli Fieldsteel ...

Series series Creating Technology for Music
SuperCollider, an open-source, cross-platform software program for real-time sound synthesis and algorithmic composition, was created by James McCartney in 1996 and has evolved to become a powerful tool for music composition and research. Written by composer and sound artist Eli Fieldsteel, who has almost two decades' experience of using SuperCollider for a variety of creative audio projects, ... Read more

$47.02 NZD

SuperCollider, an open-source, cross-platform software program for real-time sound synthesis and algorithmic composition, was created by James McCartney in 1996 and has evolved to become a powerful tool for music composition and research. Written by composer and sound artist Eli Fieldsteel, who has almost two decades' experience of using SuperCollider for a variety of creative audio projects,
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Electronic Dance Music Production: The Advanced Guide On How to Produce Music for EDM Producers

by Tommy Swindali ...

Learn to Produce EDM Like a Pro & Take Your Music To A Whole New LevelWhy do some producers make great music after just one year, while others still sound average?The answer? It's how they learn and practice.The most successful EDM producers develop real skills and build habits that help them learn quickly and effectively... But most importantly, they get a good start.If you love EDM and you just ... Read more

$4.99 NZD

Learn to Produce EDM Like a Pro & Take Your Music To A Whole New LevelWhy do some producers make great music after just one year, while others still sound average?The answer? It's how they learn and practice.The most successful EDM producers develop real skills and build habits that help them learn quickly and effectively... But most importantly, they get a good start.If you love EDM and you just
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The Ultimate Guide to Songwriting

by Andrew Parry ...

In The Ultimate Guide to Songwriting, you'll discover how to tap into your creativity, find inspiration, and develop the key elements that make a song truly stand out. From writing compelling lyrics to creating unforgettable melodies and harmonizing effectively, this guide covers all the essential techniques to help you master the craft of songwriting. It's packed with practical advice, creative ... Read more

$14.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

In The Ultimate Guide to Songwriting, you'll discover how to tap into your creativity, find inspiration, and develop the key elements that make a song truly stand out. From writing compelling lyrics to creating unforgettable melodies and harmonizing effectively, this guide covers all the essential techniques to help you master the craft of songwriting. It's packed with practical advice, creative
... Read more
The Everything Songwriting Book

All You Need to Create and Market Hit Songs

by C. J. Watson ...

Series series Everything® Series
Simple techniques for creating catchy lyrics and memorable melodies!Nearly everyone can hum the melody or remember the words to a hit song. Clever word play, catchy melodies, and thoughtful imagery can create an impression that lasts long after a song has ended.The Everything Songwriting Book provides amateurs and seasoned professionals alike all they need to create, perform, and sell hit songs. ... Read more

$11.41 NZD

Simple techniques for creating catchy lyrics and memorable melodies!Nearly everyone can hum the melody or remember the words to a hit song. Clever word play, catchy melodies, and thoughtful imagery can create an impression that lasts long after a song has ended.The Everything Songwriting Book provides amateurs and seasoned professionals alike all they need to create, perform, and sell hit songs.
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Principles of Orchestration, with Musical Examples Drawn from His Own Works (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. A Guide to Tone Color, Balance, and Instrumentation for Orchestra

by Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov, Elowen Quenmere ...

Translated by Edward Agate ...

Principles of Orchestration, with Musical Examples Drawn from His Own Works is both a technical manual and a mature artistic testament, distilling the craft of orchestral writing into lucid principles of tone color, balance, register, and instrumental combination. Its prose is exact yet practical, avoiding abstraction by grounding every precept in musical illustration, chiefly from the composer's ... Read more

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Principles of Orchestration, with Musical Examples Drawn from His Own Works is both a technical manual and a mature artistic testament, distilling the craft of orchestral writing into lucid principles of tone color, balance, register, and instrumental combination. Its prose is exact yet practical, avoiding abstraction by grounding every precept in musical illustration, chiefly from the composer's
... Read more
Music for Film and Game Soundtracks with FL Studio

Learn music production, compose orchestral music, and launch your music career

by Joshua Au-Yeung ...

Create and compose production-quality music with the power of FL Studio 20 along with MuseScore and WwiseKey FeaturesDevelop widely applicable music composition techniques and create full orchestral scoresLeverage the power of FL Studio to create your own production-level soundtracksUse cutting-edge tools to fuel your creative ideas and launch your composer careerBook DescriptionFL Studio is a ... Read more

$49.44 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Create and compose production-quality music with the power of FL Studio 20 along with MuseScore and WwiseKey FeaturesDevelop widely applicable music composition techniques and create full orchestral scoresLeverage the power of FL Studio to create your own production-level soundtracksUse cutting-edge tools to fuel your creative ideas and launch your composer careerBook DescriptionFL Studio is a
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インスピレーションからの歌へ歌を作るためのプラクティカルガイド

by MusicResources ...

「インスピレーションからの歌へ：歌を作るためのプラクティカルガイド」は、歌の作り方と芸術を網羅したガイドです。経験豊富な歌作家や教育者が執筆したこの本は、すべてのレベルの歌作家に役立つインサイトやテクニックを提供します。この本では、インスピレーションを見つける方法、効果的な歌詞を作る方法、歌詞と音楽を組み合わせる方法を学びます。さらに、メロディ、ハーモニー、リズム、メートルなどの歌作りの技術的側面にも深入ります。また、ライターズブロックを乗り越える方法、歌を修正および編集する方法、他人と音楽を共有する方法を学びます。実践的なヒント、練習、例を含め、この本は志望する歌作家にとって最終的なリソースです。あなたが初めてであるか、スキルを次のレベルに引き上げることを目指しているかにかかわらず、「インスピレーションからの歌へ」はすべての人に何かを提供します。ですから、あなたのギターを持ち ... Read more

$17.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

「インスピレーションからの歌へ：歌を作るためのプラクティカルガイド」は、歌の作り方と芸術を網羅したガイドです。経験豊富な歌作家や教育者が執筆したこの本は、すべてのレベルの歌作家に役立つインサイトやテクニックを提供します。この本では、インスピレーションを見つける方法、効果的な歌詞を作る方法、歌詞と音楽を組み合わせる方法を学びます。さらに、メロディ、ハーモニー、リズム、メートルなどの歌作りの技術的側面にも深入ります。また、ライターズブロックを乗り越える方法、歌を修正および編集する方法、他人と音楽を共有する方法を学びます。実践的なヒント、練習、例を含め、この本は志望する歌作家にとって最終的なリソースです。あなたが初めてであるか、スキルを次のレベルに引き上げることを目指しているかにかかわらず、「インスピレーションからの歌へ」はすべての人に何かを提供します。ですから、あなたのギターを持ち
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Jerry Bergonzi

Emblematic Jazz Styles

by Olegario Diaz ...

This new book celebrates the creative plasticity of musical improvisation. Aimed at those who want to delve into the new dynamics with line phrases that help develop and strengthen their personal style as a performer.These line phrases have been produced from transcriptions with the Post-Bop Style applied by the virtuoso Jerry Bergonzi, with whom I have had the honor of sharing this and many of my ... Read more

$43.12 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

This new book celebrates the creative plasticity of musical improvisation. Aimed at those who want to delve into the new dynamics with line phrases that help develop and strengthen their personal style as a performer.These line phrases have been produced from transcriptions with the Post-Bop Style applied by the virtuoso Jerry Bergonzi, with whom I have had the honor of sharing this and many of my
... Read more
Handel’s Messiah

The Creative Process

by Amanda Babington ...

The soundtrack of the Christmas season for many music lovers, Messiah is performed annually by choral societies across the world. And so, perhaps unsurprisingly, many aspects of it have been explored by scholars over the years. The work is the subject of several listeners’ guides and there are a number of books and articles of various lengths that describe the biographical circumstances of the ... Read more

$156.79 NZD

The soundtrack of the Christmas season for many music lovers, Messiah is performed annually by choral societies across the world. And so, perhaps unsurprisingly, many aspects of it have been explored by scholars over the years. The work is the subject of several listeners’ guides and there are a number of books and articles of various lengths that describe the biographical circumstances of the
... Read more
TEORÍA MUSICAL APLICADA 6 en 1

Síntesis exhaustiva de técnicas y conceptos clave para músicos y compositores

by BRYNNER VALLECILLA ...

Series Book 6 - Teoría musical aplicada
«TEORÍA MUSICAL APLICADA 6 in 1: Síntesis exhaustiva de técnicas y conceptos clave para músicos y compositores » Sumerge a los lectores en un mundo donde la teoría musical se convierte en arte, y las notas cobran vida con significado y propósito. Es su guía definitiva hacia el dominio armónico, diseñada para transformar su comprensión y aplicación de la música.Desde las bases fundamentales... ... Read more

$20.49 NZD

«TEORÍA MUSICAL APLICADA 6 in 1: Síntesis exhaustiva de técnicas y conceptos clave para músicos y compositores » Sumerge a los lectores en un mundo donde la teoría musical se convierte en arte, y las notas cobran vida con significado y propósito. Es su guía definitiva hacia el dominio armónico, diseñada para transformar su comprensión y aplicación de la música.Desde las bases fundamentales...
... Read more
Pro Tools Avid Manual - Basic To Advanced | Easy

by Nolo Nob ...

PRO TOOLS Avid Manual - BASIC TO ADVANCED | EASYMaster the world of audio production with this comprehensive guide to Pro Tools! Designed for users of all levels, this manual takes you from basic concepts to advanced techniques with ease. Learn how to navigate the interface, record and edit audio, and apply professional-grade effects. With step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations, and ... Read more

$9.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

PRO TOOLS Avid Manual - BASIC TO ADVANCED | EASYMaster the world of audio production with this comprehensive guide to Pro Tools! Designed for users of all levels, this manual takes you from basic concepts to advanced techniques with ease. Learn how to navigate the interface, record and edit audio, and apply professional-grade effects. With step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations, and
... Read more
Basic Concepts of Arranging and Orchestrating Music

by Tom Bruner ...

Mel Bay proudly endorses Tom Bruner's beginning text on arranging and orchestrating music. This is a hands-on approach designed to impart essential information to the serious student! ... Read more

$39.18 NZD

Mel Bay proudly endorses Tom Bruner's beginning text on arranging and orchestrating music. This is a hands-on approach designed to impart essential information to the serious student!
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The Ultimate Book of Song Starters

501 Powerful and Creative Ideas for Writing New Songs

by Ed Bell ...

Stuck? Blocked? Short of inspiration?Don’t be – get writing instead.The Ultimate Book of Song Starters is the game-changing compilation of 501 powerful, creative and varied ideas for writing new songs in any genre or style.The starters include song prompt-style idea starters to get you inspired by new situations and concepts. They include word starters to help you find inte... ... Read more

$29.30 NZD

Stuck? Blocked? Short of inspiration?Don’t be – get writing instead.The Ultimate Book of Song Starters is the game-changing compilation of 501 powerful, creative and varied ideas for writing new songs in any genre or style.The starters include song prompt-style idea starters to get you inspired by new situations and concepts. They include word starters to help you find inte...
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The Making Of A Scribe - Memoirs Of Raw Rome . 1st Degree

by Jerome Enders ...

"The Making of a Scribe":"A long-awaited follow-up from the renowned writer, author, and poet, known and accredited for influencing the legendary Hip-Hop group, The Lox. This book is a treasure trove of formulas designed to stimulate and enlighten readers from various backgrounds – whether they are music educators, students, practitioners, historians, or connoisseurs. It promises to be a game ... Read more

$17.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

"The Making of a Scribe":"A long-awaited follow-up from the renowned writer, author, and poet, known and accredited for influencing the legendary Hip-Hop group, The Lox. This book is a treasure trove of formulas designed to stimulate and enlighten readers from various backgrounds – whether they are music educators, students, practitioners, historians, or connoisseurs. It promises to be a game
... Read more
Analytical Essays on Music by Women Composers: Secular & Sacred Music to 1900

Edited by Laurel Parsons, Brenda Ravenscroft ...

Through musical analysis of compositions written between the mid-twelfth to late nineteenth centuries, this volume celebrates the achievements of eight composers, all women: Hildegard of Bingen, Maddalena Casulana, Barbara Strozzi, Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Marianne Martines, Josephine Lang, Fanny Hensel, Clara Schumann, and Amy Beach. Written by outstanding music theorists and musicologists ... Read more

$70.54 NZD

Through musical analysis of compositions written between the mid-twelfth to late nineteenth centuries, this volume celebrates the achievements of eight composers, all women: Hildegard of Bingen, Maddalena Casulana, Barbara Strozzi, Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Marianne Martines, Josephine Lang, Fanny Hensel, Clara Schumann, and Amy Beach. Written by outstanding music theorists and musicologists
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Wiegenlied

by Natalia Wolsdorfer ...

Das „Wiegenlied“ ist ein zartes, gefühlvolles Klavierstück in a-Moll, das die sanfte Geborgenheit eines Schlafliedes einfängt – wie ein leiser Hauch, der ein Kind in den Schlaf wiegt. Im langsamen 4/4-Takt entfalten sich schlichte, aber berührende Melodien, die von ruhigen Harmonien getragen werden. Auf nur einer Seite (26 Takte) entsteht so ein kleines musikalisches Kunstwerk, das sich leicht ... Read more

$5.94 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Das „Wiegenlied“ ist ein zartes, gefühlvolles Klavierstück in a-Moll, das die sanfte Geborgenheit eines Schlafliedes einfängt – wie ein leiser Hauch, der ein Kind in den Schlaf wiegt. Im langsamen 4/4-Takt entfalten sich schlichte, aber berührende Melodien, die von ruhigen Harmonien getragen werden. Auf nur einer Seite (26 Takte) entsteht so ein kleines musikalisches Kunstwerk, das sich leicht
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Foundations of Modern Harmony

by Karel Janeček ...

Translated by Jana Skarecky ...

Foundations of Modern Harmony, by composer and music theorist Karel Janec̆ek, addresses the analysis and composition of music not based on the tonal harmony that was common language until the early 20th century.Discussing this newer music requires a vocabulary in which all combinations of notes, or chords, can be named. Janec̆ek developed his theory of modern harmony over many years. In this book, ... Read more

$85.57 NZD

Foundations of Modern Harmony, by composer and music theorist Karel Janec̆ek, addresses the analysis and composition of music not based on the tonal harmony that was common language until the early 20th century.Discussing this newer music requires a vocabulary in which all combinations of notes, or chords, can be named. Janec̆ek developed his theory of modern harmony over many years. In this book,
... Read more

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